After decades of working 24/48 shifts, firefighters voted ... refreshed was one reason for the shift. Beyond improving rest, the department hopes the new schedule will enhance efficiency and ...

After much discussion, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. and union leadership have agreed to a contract that will allow firefighters to vote on which schedule they prefer.

The shift is designed to ease the high-stress shifts firefighters work that can ... and EMS Assistant Fire Chief Colt Roy says the 24/48 schedule gave staff less incentive to come in as 48 hours ...